…farming problems — specifically herbicide resistance, rising labor costs, and environmental concerns. The LaserWeeder uses AI-powered cameras and high-precision lasers to identify and eliminate weeds without chemicals. According to Mikesell,…
When American Farming Shifted From Hand Power to Horsepower
…the spring tooth harrow appeared. Designed specifically for seedbed preparation, this tool improved soil conditioning, helped control weeds, and created more consistent planting conditions—boosting both yields and reliability. Laying the…
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
…matters most right now in both citrus and almonds. From keeping orchard floors clean and managing winter weeds to smart frost protection strategies and early disease prevention, this discussion focuses…
Verdant Robotics’ Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control
…application are changing the way farmers manage weeds, inputs, and profitability. Verdant Robotics was founded by leaders from both the self-driving vehicle industry and commercial agriculture, supported by engineers with…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…system called the Sharpshooter. Yagow explained that the machine uses AI and 3D field mapping to identify weeds and crops in real time and deliver micro-targeted applications, reducing liquid use…
Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
…backup generators and irrigation engines to innovative tools like steam-based soil treatments that can reduce reliance on fumigants, plus flame weeding systems that may help organic growers control weeds efficiently….
Colonists’ Livestock and the Transformation of Early American Land
…Non-Native Species Along with European grasses, colonists unintentionally introduced a variety of non-native weeds. These species were highly resilient and capable of surviving the heavy grazing that wiped out native…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…crop “into the weeds,” creating a backlog that could take years to unwind. Global Wine Vision 2035: A Call for Worldwide Alignment Karavidas also discussed his major initiative, Global Wine…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…is SOLIX, a fully autonomous, solar-powered scouting and spraying robot. Designed to operate as an “autonomous agronomist,” SOLIX roams fields independently, assessing crop health and spot-treating emerging weeds with precise,…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…that the SOLIX platform is an autonomous scouting and spraying robot that uses solar energy and AI to identify and target weeds in real time. “It’s like a Roomba for the field,” he said. “It navigates…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…spray technologies capable of identifying and treating individual weeds with remarkable accuracy. Growers Focused on ROI and Reliability While Florida growers are open to adopting automation, Boyd emphasized that they…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…cameras and AI to identify individual weeds, applying herbicide only where needed — reducing chemical use by up to 95 percent. “We call it plant-by-plant crop care,” Mégret explained. “We replace…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
…weeds with precision, and deliver measurable ROI in hand-picked crops like strawberries and tomatoes. He also noted growing student interest in ag-tech careers, a bright spot for an industry hungry…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…its larger counterpart. Additionally, GUSS developed a herbicide machine, designed to spray weeds on the ground using spot-spray sensors, saving both chemicals and costs. Serving a Broad Range of Crops…